Ohio County, County seat in Kentucky, United States
Description
Ohio County is an administrative division in Kentucky featuring farmland, rolling hills, and waterways including the Rough River and Green River. The region displays typical rural terrain with scattered farms and natural river systems.
History
The county was established in December 1798 as Kentucky's 35th county and originally covered more territory than today. Parts were later separated to form the counties of Daviess and Hancock.
Culture
The name reflects connections early settlers made to eastern regions that influenced the naming choice. Today local newspapers and radio stations shape community life by covering events across the rural areas.
Practical
Hartford serves as the administrative center offering services in education, law enforcement, and emergency response. The rural layout is best explored by car since communities and attractions are scattered throughout the area.
Did you know?
The area was long a significant coal producer and played an important role in regional economy and employment. This mining activity still shapes the appearance and infrastructure of several communities.
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Glover Cary Bridge
41.8 km
St. Stephen's Cathedral
41.3 km
Temple Adath Israel
41.1 km
Annis Mound and Village Site
21.5 km
Salem Baptist Church
21.5 km
Livermore Bridge
26.1 km
Confederate-Union Veterans' Monument in Morgantown
30.6 km
Haphazard
40.4 km
Confederate Monument in Owensboro
41.5 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
41 km
Falls of Rough Historic District
28.8 km
Odd Fellows Building
41.4 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
41.5 km
North Main Street Historic District (Greenville, Kentucky)
42.2 km
Robert Thomas House
31.3 km
Dundee Masonic Lodge No. 733
11.4 km
George Short House
42.2 km
Felix Grimes House
39.6 km
Le Vega Clements House
40.5 km
Yewell House
40.8 km
Martin House
42.1 km
Old Town Historic District
6.2 km
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Superintendent's House and Workmen's Office
36.7 km
Samuel E. Hill House
5.9 km
Pendleton House
6.1 km
John Carson House
30.6 km
Downtown Hartford Historic District
6.4 km
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